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A world-class tennis academy
A successful model was created by Emilio Sánchez Vicario and Sergio Casal in 1998.
Using tennis and education within the 'Academia' framework as the vehicle for personal development, our student-athletes will continue to be good citizens of the world, long after they leave our care.
The Emilio Sánchez Academy is considered a well-known reference for its unique training system established by coaches with a worldwide reputation and for developing elite players such as Kuznetsova, Murray, Dimitrov, Hantuchova, Mónaco, among others.
High-performance training and international schools
This High-Performance training method is closely linked to the player's academic development, provided by ES International School, located within the Academy's Sports Campus.
The Academy offers great study programs to juniors that include schooling and language programs as well as weekly training camps for kids and adults of all levels.
National Parks
Head off to the Everglades National Park which is a stunning park. There you can find alligators, raccoons, pelicans and amazing flora.
Shopping and Watersports
Visit Naples which is great for shopping and also has many attractions such as the water park with a dolphins attraction or go the local beach where you can enjoy watersports such as paddle board, canoeing and more.
Disneyworld!
Disneyworld is located about 3 hour drive from the Academy. This amazing attraction definitely offers a magical experience, particularly for the kids.
Accommodation
- The Academy offers on-campus accommodation. All residences are surveilled to ensure the safety of the students and players.
- Students can also live off campus or live half-board at the Academy.
Academic Progam
The Academia Sánchez-Casal, in conjunction with ES International School, offers Naples, Florida-based players who aim to become tennis professionals the possibility of completing an on-campus American educational program. The school program is offered in a traditional classroom format that is fully compatible with a student's sport training without compromising academic quality. The program requires students to complete at least their senior year, or twelfth grade, of the American secondary education system in order to graduate.
